Belinda Hassan - Committee Member
Belinda Hassan is currently serving her second term on Mackay Regional Council as Deputy Mayor*. As a fifth-generation Mackay region local, Belinda has a proven passion for supporting the community through both her professional work and volunteer efforts.
Councillor Hassan is chair of council’s Economic Development and Growth Strategic Advisory Committee, which is focussed on diversification of the regional economy, facilitating development and innovation, promoting investment opportunities, support for and growth in existing industries and tourism and events attraction. Councillor Hassan is also the councillor representative on the Mackay Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG), Mackay Local Disaster Recovery Group, Mackay Isaac Tourism Limited, and the Mayor’s Domestic Violence Taskforce.
Councillor Hassan is a past-President and current Secretary/Treasurer of the Sarina Lions Club, past-President of the Rotary Club of Mackay Sunrise, Secretary of the Rotary Club of Mackay Corporate, Secretary of the Pine Islet Lighthouse Preservation Committee and volunteer member of CrimeStoppers Mackay.
“RDA is vital for our community by promoting economic growth through job creation and investment, improving infrastructure, fostering innovation, and advocating for regional interests. They play a key role in planning for sustainable development and enhancing overall community well-being.”